How much money is too much money to spend battling your ex? How much time is too much time to spend battling your ex? How much conflict is too much conflict to endure while you battle your ex? A Cautionary Tale for Parents M. v. F., a 2015 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, …
Read MoreWhat happens when a signed, valid copy of a will cannot be located after an individual passes away? Sometimes a copy of a will can be found, but it it is not signed, and therefore its validity comes into question. Other times, a deceased’s will cannot be located at all. If a will can be traced …
Read MoreYou’ve undoubtedly heard the name Katelynn Sampson along with the unforgettable details of the physical abuse she endured at the hands of the people charged with her care and safety. Seven-year-old Katelynn died in 2008 after her body went into septic shock. Her autopsy revealed that she had 70 wounds at the time of her death, …
Read MoreIn November 2016, the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan released its decision in an estate law case (Bachman v. Scheidt Estate) in which the daughter of the deceased sought to have her father’s will proven in solemn form. She alleged that the deceased did not have the necessary testamentary capacity to execute the will in question, …
Read MoreThe Basics of a Paternity Agreement A “Paternity Agreement” is a type of Domestic Contract. A Paternity Agreement will typically arise in a situation where parties: have a child or children together; are not married; and are ending the relationship. The Family Law Act of Ontario (FLA) defines a Paternity Agreement as follows: Definitions 1. (1) In this …
Read MoreLife is busy. Add in extra professional events, social get-togethers, cleaning, shopping, and school and religious commitments and your mind, body, and wallet will likely be stretched to the limit this time of year. This feeling of “too much” or “overload” we often experience during the “holidays” can lead us down a less-than desirable path. …
Read MoreA Manitoba Court recently examined the relationship between mental illness and parenting when it was asked to rule on the issue of custody with respect to the children of a divorced couple who were dealing with the mother’s Delusional Disorder diagnosis and the father’s violent temper. In Ulloa v. Ulloa, the parties each took the position that the …
Read MoreWhen parties with children go through a separation or divorce one of the most urgent issues to address is the visitation schedule. Whether one parent has sole custody or the parties have agreed to (or have been ordered to) share physical custody of the children, a child’s scheduled time with each parent must be given careful consideration. …
Read MoreDivorce is not an easy process. At the end of the day, opposing parties may emerge relieved but no one is ever really happy with the final result. There is always a sense of loss on both sides, emotionally and especially financially. Many clients are concerned about the standard of living that they can maintain …
Read MoreBeginning a marriage is a big decision. It’s equally as big to decide to end it. If your relationship is teetering on the brink of extinction and you’re shaking in your boots, it’s a perfectly reasonable reaction. Divorce is fraught with changes and challenges. You may need to move to a different home, get a …
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